Handpacker

Title: Handpacker

Location: Richland WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-271872

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

Youve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers restaurants and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 people all dedicated to raising the bar together.

If you have a strong drive for results a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries and are ready for a fresh challenge we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

Plant:Richland Washington

Position:Co-Product Hand Pack

Department:Production

Career level:Hourly

Revised:1/14/2015

Job Description

This position is responsible for the inspection of visible blemishes misshapen units and the insurance of a sound quality product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitor conditions of both the primary and secondary containers when necessary

Monitor the line is operating smoothly and help where necessary

Put kwik locks onto drop bags when necessary

Add crude trays to the tray maker when necessary

Unplug tray maker when necessary

Fold stickers and place into secondary container when spec calls

Ensure product is trayed and cased correctly and efficiently with minimal amount of waste

Ensure the shrink wrap drop bags and overall condition of the pack wrap is in good condition prior to casing

Ensure the secondary containers have the appropriate case amount in accordance with customer and case specifications

Strip out product to garbage when necessary

Aid in maintaining sanitation of the assigned work area

Maintain good housekeeping in his/her assigned area: Sweep with a broom and/or squeegee and shovel

Inform the Supervisor immediately of any finished product change excessive waste and/or any unusual condition

Report any personnel problems safety violations or hazards infractions of plant rules etc. to the Supervisor

Help train new personnel in the position of co-product hand pack.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory or lead personnel.

Rework damaged or restricted cases and bags of product

Maintain a neat and clean work area at all times and exhibit good personal hygiene

Inspect cooked frozen potato products at the frozen inspection station at the exit of the spiral freeze tunnel

Ensure trays are sleeved in a poly bag and placed in a case when necessary

Rework potato product as needed

Being actively engaged in safety participating in safety programs engaged in safety activities performing risk assessments and demonstrating ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions

Sanitation qualified is preferred but not required.

Must have good work performance

Read understand and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook

Be physically able to perform the work

Must be conscientious and consistent in his/her work

Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques

Work as a team with all other employees in the co-product hand pack area to insure work progresses as smoothly as possible

EDUCATION

No formal education is required for this position. The employee must have the ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions effectively and efficiently.

SKILLS

Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. The proper use of Lockouts safety procedures and constant awareness of safety. Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done. Be able to work with the following equipment and tools:

Ear plugs

Approved eye protection

Hard hat

Hair net

Approved safety shoes

Apron

Approved gloves

Glove liners

Garbage barrels

Shovels squeegees brooms and scrub brushes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand for long periods and must be able to move quickly

The surface the employee must walk on is a level non-slip concrete surface

Use hands to finger handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms and talk or hear

Must have good eye-hand coordination

Must be able to push and pull heavy items on occasion.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Moderate physical labor

Good vision and good reflexes

Knowledge of safe lifting techniques

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Will regularly be exposed to moving mechanical parts

May be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud

Will regularly work around forklift traffic

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical Dental Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions Financial Planning Services Employee Stock purchase program and Health Savings Accounts Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location job role/level job status and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 10/30/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates work location job duties experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $2076

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law